Galaxy S26 Ultra: Faster Chip, More RAM, and Cooler Performance
The Galaxy S26 Ultra upgrades performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, delivering a 19% faster CPU, 24% faster GPU, and 39% faster NPU vs the S25 Ultra, aided by a larger vapor chamber for 21% better heat dissipation. The chip uses a 3nm process for efficiency, enabling sustained higher speeds and cooler operation, while up to 16GB RAM and UFS 4.0 storage improve multitasking, app launches, and data throughput. These changes translate to snappier daily use, smoother gaming, and more capable on-device AI across Galaxy AI features.